I have been a user of the Always Ultra Thin Slender pads for almost 10 years---maybe more---and I see a definite difference in the quality of the product. Now, the pad literally falls apart when you are removing it from your underwear. The "wings" stick to your underwear and become hard to remove. Once the "wings" separate from the pad, it also pulls the backing off too. This problem leaves adhesive or pieces of the pad stuck to your underwear and you have to pick it off. Sometimes it not easy to do. I have been noticing this problem for over a year now, so it is not an issue of a bad batch being produced. This is an issue of quality control and a major change in how the pad is manufactured. Prior to a year or so, I didn't have this problem. Removing and disposing of the pad was simple and very easy to do. NOW, it is a mess! The back of the pad (the adhesive part) and the "wings" stick to your underwear. The "wings" on the side tear away from the pad and are stuck to the back side of my underwear. I have ruined a few pairs of underwear by causing snags from pulling threads of the underwear while trying to remove the adhesive. Also, I noticed that the MSRP for this product is $3.95. I always (no pun intended), purchase my product from Walmart. The current cost of this product from Walmart is $5.47. I don't mind paying the price, but I want to be assured that I am using my money to purchase a quality product, and not cheap stuff. Please go back to how the pads were manufactured years ago. Something has changed in the manufacturing of this product for the benefit of the company and not the consumer. In other words, I think that Always/P&G is cutting corners to save on manufacturing cost and this in turn gives the consumer an inferior or poor quality product.

I'm almost 40. I've had a period for 26 years, I feel I've known the good, the bad, the ugly. It's long, no ruined underwear at night. It's thin, no pain or soreness after wearing it for days. It's QUIET. Unlike that foam thing Always is pushing this one is actually quiet. It's absorbent, I had an ectopic pregnancy, like a miscarriage (or after childbirth)you bleed a lot for weeks. This did the job. I LOVE these pads.

love these pads. always by the wings. the only problem I have with them is the top of the pad flips down when I pull up my underwear. the pad needs adhesive to go all the way to the edge of the pad.. they are very comfterable pads but that flip drives me insane.

I have used always since I started my cycle cause i can not use tampons and now that the ultra thin is out I love them. No diaper wearing feeling... A HUGE plus!!! No leakage, never had a problem with adhesive or them ripping while removing after use. And they are super absorbant, there have been times that I have not been able to change my pad for 5-6 hours and worried about leakage, but to my surprise it has not happened yet!!!

I've used Always for years, and they seem to be one of the most absorbent ultra thin pads on the market. They help me stay dry and comfortable throughout the day. One thing I've noticed lately, they seem a little tougher to remove after use. The glue just seems stickier, or I'm wondering if the plastic is thinner? I don't know, but something has changed with the way the product is made. I'll still buy them, though.

I have used always products for as long as I've been buying my own pads, so at least 15 years. I've always been happy with them, but have noticed over the last few years that the adhesive has become sticky to a fault. I appreciate that the wings stay in place, but I am getting so tired of trying to yank the sticky residue off my underwear. I've noticed that I'm not the only one having this problem, so maybe it's time to go back to the old adhesive.

One feature I appreciate is the easily removable tab for the wings. This might not seem like a big deal but when you have a problem with your hands this is the most easily small way to make ones life easier. The individual wrappers are also nice to wrap and dispose of used product.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love the ultra thins they are very thin and are very absorbent. They are a great price and you cant see that im wearing a pad at all. that is the best feeling for me. They dont shift they dont leak you really cant get any better then that It makes things so much more comfortable

Must be a manufacturing change. The pads always rip open when you remove them from your underwear and you have to pick piece by piece off the lining of your panties. It is extremely messy, unhygienic, inconvenient and just gross. I've been using always pads for over 15 years; like I've been a super loyal customer! Lately they've just been made so poorly and have started causing a rash along the borders. Just really disappointed! Need to find an alternative brand now, unfortunately.

This product doesn't work for me like it used to before. I've noticed the absorbency has gotten much worse over the years. Doesn't absorb quick enough, as a matter of fact I just leaked on my pants while writing this review, thank god I'm wearing black! Doesn't absorb half of what comes out. I'm a moderate bleeder, not heavy so I don't see why this product wouldn't protect me from leakage, even with the leak guard. I change my pad every few or so hours. Package says it protects up to 8 hours long lasting, yet it's only been 2 hours and I'm having this horrible accidents. I wish the wings would be a bit wider! This will be my last time purchasing the ultra thin. Time to venture out to a new product that would actually help with leakage and has quick absorbency. This is a no bueno!